Honda Civic · car keys & fobs
Honda Civic Car Key Replacement
Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile Honda Civic key replacement, spare keys and all-keys-lost service, 24/7 across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. We come to your car and confirm the correct key by VIN before cutting. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.
- Mobile — we come to your vehicle
- Keys, fobs & transponders programmed on site
- Available 24/7
The Honda Civic has used several key systems between 2007 and 2024, from bladed transponder keys to push-button start proximity fobs. The right key for your car depends on its trim and VIN, so we never guess. We confirm the correct key by VIN before cutting or programming anything.
We are fully mobile, with no shop to visit. A technician comes to wherever the Civic is parked, whether that is home, work, a parking structure or the roadside. This works for a spare key when you still have one working key, and for an all-keys-lost situation where nothing is left to copy.
Since 1987 we have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County around the clock. Whether you need a duplicate before a key goes missing or a new key after one already has, we can help.
Honda Civic key systems by year
Earlier years
These Civics generally use a bladed transponder (chip) key, often paired with a separate remote or a remote-head key. The metal blade is cut to match the locks, and the chip must be recognized by the car before it will start. Replacement usually involves cutting a blade and programming the chip and remote. The exact key, chip and programming depend on trim and VIN, and we confirm the correct key by VIN before cutting. This can be done with a spare in hand or when all keys are lost.
Middle years
Mid-era Civics use either a transponder key or a flip/remote-head key, with a proximity Smart Entry fob on higher trims. Lower trims typically still use a cut blade with a chip, while higher trims may use a fob that lets you unlock and start without inserting a key. Which one your car has depends on trim and VIN, so we verify by VIN first. Replacement generally means cutting a blade where one is used and programming the key or fob to the vehicle, including when all keys are lost.
Recent years
Recent Civics mostly use a proximity Smart Entry fob with push-button start on most trims. The fob communicates with the car wirelessly, so there is usually no conventional key to copy, though a hidden emergency blade is commonly included. Replacement generally involves supplying a compatible fob and programming it to the car. Exact compatibility depends on trim and VIN, and we confirm it by VIN before ordering or programming. Spare fobs and all-keys-lost situations are both handled on site.
Exact key, chip and programming vary by trim and VIN — we confirm the right key for your car before cutting.
How we replace your key
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Call us and describe the situation
Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the year, trim and whether you have a spare or have lost all keys. We are available 24/7.
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Verify ownership and VIN
We check your photo ID and proof of ownership, and read the VIN from the car so we can confirm the correct key for your exact Civic.
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We come to your car
Our mobile technician travels to your location anywhere in Greater Los Angeles or Ventura County. There is no shop visit or towing needed.
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Cut and program the key
We cut the blade where applicable and program the key or fob to your Civic, based on the VIN-confirmed key type.
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Test everything
We test locking, unlocking, remote functions and starting before we finish, so you know every key works.
What to have ready
- Proof of ownership, such as registration or title
- A valid photo ID matching the ownership record
- The VIN, visible on the dashboard at the windshield or on the door jamb sticker
- Any existing keys or fobs, including broken ones, if you have them
What affects the price
- Key type for your Civic: bladed transponder, remote-head or proximity fob
- Whether you need a spare key or have lost all keys
- Trim level and VIN-confirmed key requirements
- Number of keys or fobs you want made
- Time of day and your location within our service area
Need a Honda Civic key?
Call (323) 997-8867 — we come to your vehicle 24/7.
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Honda Civic keys — FAQs
What if I lost all my Honda Civic keys?
Can you make a spare Civic key?
Do I need my original key?
What is the difference between a push-button fob and a bladed key?
How do I know which key my Civic needs?
What do you need from me to get started?
Do you have a shop I can go to?
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.